Also known as Butterfly Iris · 3 gardener saves
Moraea: the varieties gardeners actually grow
Moraea, the genus most gardeners know as butterfly iris. We track 1 varieties; these are the ones gardeners actually save and plant, ranked by real saves rather than catalog marketing. Each links to full care, bloom, and live price data.
The 1 most-saved Moraea varieties
Of 1 in the catalog — ordered by how many gardeners actually grow them.
Moraea questions
How many types of Moraea are there?
The Sow catalog tracks 1 distinct Moraea varieties. The most popular — ranked by 3 real gardener saves — are shown first above.
What zones does Moraea grow in?
Across its varieties, Moraea covers USDA Zones 8–10. Individual varieties differ — each plant page lists its exact range, and Sow filters the catalog to your zone automatically.
When does Moraea bloom?
Most Moraea varieties bloom in late summer to fall. Staggering early, mid, and late varieties extends the genus's season in one bed.
Which Moraea should I choose?
Start from the most-saved varieties above — popularity across thousands of gardens is a strong signal of reliability — then filter by your zone and sun. In the Sow app you can preview any of them in a photo of your actual yard before you buy.
Keep exploring
Moraea shows up in
By hardiness zone
Design with Moraea in your own yard
Snap a photo of your space and see these varieties planted in it — sized correctly, matched to your zone, with care reminders included.
